BRS Bulk Premium ROX 0.8 Aquarium Carbon

ROX 0.8 is a specialty carbon extruded into tiny, extremely hard pellets resulting in less dust and reducing the amount of fines released into the water. It features high numbers of large and small pores giving it all the advantages of both lignite and bituminous carbons. ROX 0.8 will make your water crystal clear faster with less material.

BRS purchases our carbon directly from the manufacturer so we can offer the best carbon at reasonable prices. While most companies claim their carbon is the best, our statement is backed with true science and real numbers. Carbon is not created equal. Different sizes, shapes, and materials will perform with drastically varying results.

Quick Compare - Carbon

Special Grade Bituminous

Lignite

Premium ROX 0.8

BRS Recommended

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-

YES

Color Removal

Good

Better

Best

Removal of Dissolved Organic Compounds

Good

Better

Best

Pore Size

Small/Medium

Large

Small, Medium & Large

Overall Performance

Good

Better

Best

Average Rinse Time in a Filter Sock

30 Seconds

2 Minutes

10 Seconds

Extractables

Low

Low

Ultra Low

Dust

Low

Most

Ultra Low

Best Application

Filter socks, Reactors and Equipment requiring large low dust media

Reactors

Filter socks and reactors capable of using small particle media

All of our carbons work well in the BRS reactor which is our suggested method of utilizing carbon in the aquarium.

Best carbonBy MarkOon 2/28/2015

Very little dust!By Tonyon 2/26/2015

Tony would recommend this product to a friend

Cleared very quickly in my BRS Deluxe reactor!

Only carbon to useBy Shawnon 2/26/2015

Shawn would recommend this product to a friend

I've been using the ROX 0.8 exclusively for 3 years now. I have one tank with several Angels and another with two Tangs. None of the fish have HLLE in the slightest. I've heard of carbon dust causing HLLE; I believe this product is a good insurance policy against that. Totally worth the money, especially if you buy the 5 gallon bucket when on sale.

ExellentBy Jameson 2/23/2015

James would recommend this product to a friend

Low dust, water is crystal what more could I ask for.

awesome By subieon 2/22/2015

subie would recommend this product to a friend

Water clear after a day of use

Worth every pennyBy Kevinon 2/19/2015

Kevin would recommend this product to a friend

Awsome coral starts with great water. Why would you skimp.

ROX 0.8 reviewBy Mike565on 2/18/2015

Mike565 would recommend this product to a friend

Use ROX 0.8 in my reef all the time. Its crystal clear.

awesomeBy ttboyson 2/15/2015

ttboys would recommend this product to a friend

after running rox 0.8 overnight I have seen a very crystal clear difference in my water

Great startBy Kenon 2/14/2015

Ken would recommend this product to a friend

Its the right product and perfect size to get your new carbon reactor off to a great start

Excellent By Markon 2/14/2015

Mark would recommend this product to a friend

I switched from one of the other carbons and wow minimal rinsing so changing it in my reactor is quickly done.

Quality carbonBy Drag Racing Grampson 2/8/2015

Drag Racing Gramps would recommend this product to a friend

I bought this carbon to run in the BRS dual reactor and it has worked out just fine. It sure appears to be a high quality product.

The only carbon I buy.By Chavinpaton 2/5/2015

Chavinpat would recommend this product to a friend

So far I have no problem Premium ROX 0.8, and will keep using it. Minimal dust, easy to clean, just follow the direction.

Previously Asked Questions

Which reactor do you recommend for the ROX 0.8 carbon? Do you have one that will compress it and keep it between filter pads where it can't escape to the tank?

Thanks,
David

Bulk Reef Supply
Hey David,
The standard BRS reactor I think is the best for the ROX carbon. Its filter pads are fine enough that the carbon stays inside of them. There are a lot of great reactors out there, but with most of the other ones you will need to custom cut some filter floss material to keep the carbon from going through the sponges as its quite small.

How long will the media brs GFO high capacity & Premium POX 0.8 carbon be changed?

Bulk Reef Supply
Its best to change carbon every two weeks. GFO on the other hand will vary depending on the amount of phosphates in the water. No need to change it until its depleted. Typically this is 4-6 weeks assuming normal dosages and normal phosphate levels but the best thing to do is monitor your phosphates for an increase, and change the GFO when the phosphates begin to rise.

How much carbon should I use? What's the carbon to gallon ratio for this carbon? Planning on putting it my my BRS dual reactor. Thanks!!

Bulk Reef Supply
Hey Robert,
With the ROX carbon it comes out to 1 tablespoon per 10g of water. Or if you want to do the math the easy way, use the reef calculator found at this link:http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-calculator

Bulk Reef Supply
Hey Rick,
It really depends on the reactor. The ROX carbon is the best carbon we sell, but because of its small particle size its well suited to reactors whose sponges have large holes in them. For those types of reactors the lignite carbon will be the best bet as its still performs better then most carbons while being a larger particle size.

ROX 0.8 is a specialty carbon extruded into tiny, extremely hard pellets resulting in less dust and reducing the amount of fines released into the water. It features high numbers of large and small pores giving it all the advantages of both lignite and bituminous carbons. ROX 0.8 will make your water crystal clear faster with less material.

BRS purchases our carbon directly from the manufacturer so we can offer the best carbon at reasonable prices. While most companies claim their carbon is the best, our statement is backed with true science and real numbers. Carbon is not created equal. Different sizes, shapes, and materials will perform with drastically varying results.

Quick Compare - Carbon

Special Grade Bituminous

Lignite

Premium ROX 0.8

BRS Recommended

-

-

YES

Color Removal

Good

Better

Best

Removal of Dissolved Organic Compounds

Good

Better

Best

Pore Size

Small/Medium

Large

Small, Medium & Large

Overall Performance

Good

Better

Best

Average Rinse Time in a Filter Sock

30 Seconds

2 Minutes

10 Seconds

Extractables

Low

Low

Ultra Low

Dust

Low

Most

Ultra Low

Best Application

Filter socks, Reactors and Equipment requiring large low dust media

Reactors

Filter socks and reactors capable of using small particle media

All of our carbons work well in the BRS reactor which is our suggested method of utilizing carbon in the aquarium.

Ask a question

Previously Asked Questions

Which reactor do you recommend for the ROX 0.8 carbon? Do you have one that will compress it and keep it between filter pads where it can't escape to the tank?

Thanks,
David

Bulk Reef Supply
Hey David,
The standard BRS reactor I think is the best for the ROX carbon. Its filter pads are fine enough that the carbon stays inside of them. There are a lot of great reactors out there, but with most of the other ones you will need to custom cut some filter floss material to keep the carbon from going through the sponges as its quite small.

How long will the media brs GFO high capacity & Premium POX 0.8 carbon be changed?

Bulk Reef Supply
Its best to change carbon every two weeks. GFO on the other hand will vary depending on the amount of phosphates in the water. No need to change it until its depleted. Typically this is 4-6 weeks assuming normal dosages and normal phosphate levels but the best thing to do is monitor your phosphates for an increase, and change the GFO when the phosphates begin to rise.

How much carbon should I use? What's the carbon to gallon ratio for this carbon? Planning on putting it my my BRS dual reactor. Thanks!!

Bulk Reef Supply
Hey Robert,
With the ROX carbon it comes out to 1 tablespoon per 10g of water. Or if you want to do the math the easy way, use the reef calculator found at this link:http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-calculator

Bulk Reef Supply
Hey Rick,
It really depends on the reactor. The ROX carbon is the best carbon we sell, but because of its small particle size its well suited to reactors whose sponges have large holes in them. For those types of reactors the lignite carbon will be the best bet as its still performs better then most carbons while being a larger particle size.

Full Details

ROX 0.8 is a specialty carbon extruded into tiny, extremely hard pellets resulting in less dust and reducing the amount of fines released into the water. It features high numbers of large and small pores giving it all the advantages of both lignite and bituminous carbons. ROX 0.8 will make your water crystal clear faster with less material.

BRS purchases our carbon directly from the manufacturer so we can offer the best carbon at reasonable prices. While most companies claim their carbon is the best, our statement is backed with true science and real numbers. Carbon is not created equal. Different sizes, shapes, and materials will perform with drastically varying results.

Quick Compare - Carbon

Special Grade Bituminous

Lignite

Premium ROX 0.8

BRS Recommended

-

-

YES

Color Removal

Good

Better

Best

Removal of Dissolved Organic Compounds

Good

Better

Best

Pore Size

Small/Medium

Large

Small, Medium & Large

Overall Performance

Good

Better

Best

Average Rinse Time in a Filter Sock

30 Seconds

2 Minutes

10 Seconds

Extractables

Low

Low

Ultra Low

Dust

Low

Most

Ultra Low

Best Application

Filter socks, Reactors and Equipment requiring large low dust media

Reactors

Filter socks and reactors capable of using small particle media

All of our carbons work well in the BRS reactor which is our suggested method of utilizing carbon in the aquarium.

Reviews

Best carbonBy MarkOon 2/28/2015

Very little dust!By Tonyon 2/26/2015

Tony would recommend this product to a friend

Cleared very quickly in my BRS Deluxe reactor!

Only carbon to useBy Shawnon 2/26/2015

Shawn would recommend this product to a friend

I've been using the ROX 0.8 exclusively for 3 years now. I have one tank with several Angels and another with two Tangs. None of the fish have HLLE in the slightest. I've heard of carbon dust causing HLLE; I believe this product is a good insurance policy against that. Totally worth the money, especially if you buy the 5 gallon bucket when on sale.

ExellentBy Jameson 2/23/2015

James would recommend this product to a friend

Low dust, water is crystal what more could I ask for.

awesome By subieon 2/22/2015

subie would recommend this product to a friend

Water clear after a day of use

Worth every pennyBy Kevinon 2/19/2015

Kevin would recommend this product to a friend

Awsome coral starts with great water. Why would you skimp.

ROX 0.8 reviewBy Mike565on 2/18/2015

Mike565 would recommend this product to a friend

Use ROX 0.8 in my reef all the time. Its crystal clear.

awesomeBy ttboyson 2/15/2015

ttboys would recommend this product to a friend

after running rox 0.8 overnight I have seen a very crystal clear difference in my water

Great startBy Kenon 2/14/2015

Ken would recommend this product to a friend

Its the right product and perfect size to get your new carbon reactor off to a great start

Excellent By Markon 2/14/2015

Mark would recommend this product to a friend

I switched from one of the other carbons and wow minimal rinsing so changing it in my reactor is quickly done.

Quality carbonBy Drag Racing Grampson 2/8/2015

Drag Racing Gramps would recommend this product to a friend

I bought this carbon to run in the BRS dual reactor and it has worked out just fine. It sure appears to be a high quality product.

The only carbon I buy.By Chavinpaton 2/5/2015

Chavinpat would recommend this product to a friend

So far I have no problem Premium ROX 0.8, and will keep using it. Minimal dust, easy to clean, just follow the direction.

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